Project Grant 2434693
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$198K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77058, USA
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